NEMA publishes COVID-19 guide for disinfecting electrical equipment

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Rosslyn, Va., has published NEMA GD 4-2020 “COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidance for Electrical Equipment.” It offers specific guidance to answer common questions about how to maintain cleanliness while preserving the functionality and integrity of electrical equipment.

“As government social distancing restrictions are lifted, and workplaces of all types reopen, the focus will be on how to protect workers and keep facilities clean and disinfected,” said Kevin J. Cosgriff, president/CEO. “This may include cleaning and disinfecting electrical equipment. The first consideration is worker safety, so following documented safety procedures is essential. Electrical Safety Foundation International is a good source for general safety information. Beyond that, all cleaning and disinfecting steps must bear in mind the need to protect electrical equipment from inappropriate cleaning and disinfecting products and methods. In most cases, the original equipment manufacturer is the best source of authoritative information regarding products made by them.”